B-140-001 thru B-140-078 -- This series of 78 maps was created from approximately 1898 to 1901. 23 of the maps reference the following ditches: Desmet Ditch at Raddick and Intake Gulches on Main Fork of Spearfish Creek; Columbia Ditch; Old Abe; Pioneer; Hearst; Deadwood Ditch; Filian's Flume in Gold Run; Old Return Ditch at Gold Run; Unknown Ditch at Pluma; Old Ditch excavation at Central City; unknown flume at Terraville - Some Labels: Monroe MS 202, Pocahontas Frac. 1103, Amended Survey No 129 OPHIR Lode, Addie Lode 1155, Whale MS 84, etc., 1898 - 1901
Scope and Contents
The Homestake Mining Company Maps and Blueprints Collection contains a wide variety of maps, drawings, blueprints, and other documents relating to the company's operation. Blueprints consist of machines the Homestake Mining Company used and the buildings that they built. This collection also contains various geological, metallurgical, and engineering maps of the mine.
Dates
- 1898 - 1901
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is housed at the Homestake Adams Research and Cultural Center with no restrictions to access. The collection may be utilized during normal operating hours or by appointment.
Extent
From the Collection: Unknown Linear Feet (37 Cabinets, 14 Baskets, 14 Tubs, 2 Boxes, and 7 Canisters)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Creator
- From the Collection: Homestake Mining Company (Organization)
Repository Details
Part of the Homestake Adams Research and Cultural Center Repository
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